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The two young women, both somewhat lost, ponder the loss — and meaning — of an apartment. In the end, they realize that you can also be happy in the rain…
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany North German
At his apartment, Henning confronts Rosa about the fact that she’s been lying to him. She admits that she has feelings for him. He rejects her advances and finally takes her home — but she’s unlikely to let go of her crush…
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
In the video for the euphoric single “Flugmodus” (Flight Mode), rapper Clueso and comedian Teddy Teclebrhan travel to Ibiza, where they cheekily invade a super-rich guy’s estate, kidnap him, and enjoy a fun-filled day of boating, foosball, and pool parties.
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While Henning is generally pleased with his popularity in his role as Cop4U at the local school, one student is showing him a little too much attention. Meanwhile at the police station, Lothar is given a tricky assignment.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
Cris Cosmo’s yoga-inspired pop hymn “Namaste” is all about cultivating inner peace — and then sharing it with the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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The colleagues at the police station erupt in laughter when they discover a recording featuring their colleague Lothar that has gone viral. Meanwhile, Henning introduces himself as the new “Cop4U” presenter at a local school, where birthday girl Rosa Schimmel happens to be a student…
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Jan narrates another story based loosely on a tale by the fictional noble storyteller Baron Munchausen, a character created by Rudolf Erich Raspe in a book published in 1785. Here, the protagonist rides a cannonball over a besieged city.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Zuma Katjiuonga, a member of the Himba tribe, tells his girlfriend — whom he lives with in the modern city of Windhoek, Namibia – that his family married him off to a cousin when he went back to see them for a visit. How does Zuma’s girlfriend feel about it?
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Germany
The return of large predators, such as wolves, to certain regions in Germany means that local herders need to take extra steps to predict their flocks. Here in the Eifel mountain range in western Germany, two “livestock guardian dogs” named Günther and Biene protect the sheep and goats of herder Heike Dahm-Rulf. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
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Germany
In an online dialogue, Chancellor Angela Merkel called for Germans to stick together and show solidarity in the midst of the corona crisis – which means avoiding unnecessary contact and adhering to other safety measures. The news about the development of a vaccine, however, is a reason to stay optimistic. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
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The lion is, without question, the king of the animal world: In Africa, there is no animal as majestic and graceful... or as dangerous! But when a pack of lions encounters an injured sandfox cub, a certain protective instinct kicks in – which is the basis of the true story depicted in this heartwarming video.
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In addition to many majestic and fascinating species, evolution also led to the emergence of humankind — and we now have the obligation to protect our planet and care for all forms of life.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Max and Nina are trying to make the best of their awkward time stuck in the elevator together. Meanwhile, Henri is very relieved when Emma finally comes home. Together they search for evidence against Debbie… and find it!
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Chaos rages on in the various NICHTLUSTIG households! The power may be back on, but that’s created a whole other set of problems.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
“Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht” (known as “Silent Night” in English) is one of the best-known Christmas carols on the planet, and the definitive Christmas song in the German-speaking world. It was first performed on December 24, 1818 in a Roman Catholic church in Oberndorf, a village near Salzburg, with a melody by Franz Xaver Gruber and lyrics by Joseph Mohr. Since then, the original German text has been adapted into 320 languages and dialects worldwide.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Today, Cettina and Sabine are making "Pfälzer Fläschknepp,” a regional dish from the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate. “Fläschknepp” means “meatballs” in the local dialect. These flavorful, savory meatballs are made from fresh ingredients, and are served with a pungent horseradish sauce. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
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In this video, we learn amazing things about leopards and rhinos — and why a life-giving river in New Zealand was granted protected status equivalent to that of a human being.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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An intruder grabs Henri — is he going to kidnap him? Meanwhile, Nina gets stuck in the elevator with Max, who may now finally be forced to talk to her.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Jan from Munich tells us a whimsical winter story — loosely adapted from the tales of Baron of Münchhausen, the “Baron of Lies” — and carries us off into the Baron's world of fantasy and exaggeration.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
The weekly political satire show “extra 3,” which is produced by Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Northern German Broadcasting), presents a series of retro-style animated shorts addressing pressing social issues. Here, we explore Nestlé’s profit-fueled depletion of one of the Earth’s most precious resources: water.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
In the piano ballade "Wer wir geworden sind" (Who We’ve Become), Lotte and singer-songwriter Joris present a wistful duet about the darkness and self-questioning that follows a breakup.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Leipzig, 1989: Twelve-year-old Fritzi lovingly looks after a little dog belonging to her best friend, Sophie, who has apparently gone on summer vacation with her family in Hungary. But when Sophie doesn’t return in the fall, it becomes clear that her family actually fled to West Germany. Fritzi courageously sets out to return Sputnik to Sophie… and gets caught up in a movement that’s changing the future of the country.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany High German
Heidi and her grandfather ride a sled through the valley — it’s her first time, and she loves it! Peter, meanwhile, is having a rough time in class, and the teacher isn’t going easy on any of the students today.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Germany
From the oceans to the cliffs, from the steppe to the semi-desert, we continue our journey through our planet’s many biomes. Here, we meet spectacular white storks, and herds of wildebeests and zebras, whose distinctive stripes serve as camouflage against tsetse flies and horseflies.
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